Lead Survey Crew Chief – Construction Staking

Surveying And Mapping, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Surveying And Mapping, LLC in Houston, TX seeks a Survey Crew Chief/Survey Party Chief for construction staking to lead field crews and ensure data quality. You will supervise daily field operations, interpret drawings, coordinate with project managers, and maintain accurate field notes.

Responsibilities include planning data acquisition, documenting surveys, preparing reports, complying with safety rules, and traveling as needed to support projects across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industry experience; crew chief experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and MVR per company standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise land survey crew for daily field operations (boundary, topographic, construction layout).
• Determine efficient data acquisition plan for field surveys and as-builts.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and project specs.
• Communicate with project managers and engineers about schedule and progress.
• Interact professionally with clients and landowners.
• Document field data, notes, and reports.
• Maintain equipment and comply with safety procedures.

Skills

Crew chief experience

Land surveying

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Travel willingness

GNSS/Total stations

Safety awareness

Tools

Trimble equipment

Robotic total stations

GNSS receivers

Terrestrial 3D laser scanners

Digital levels

Job description

Surveying And Mapping, LLC in Houston, TX seeks a Survey Crew Chief/Survey Party Chief for construction staking to lead field crews and ensure data quality. You will supervise daily field operations, interpret drawings, coordinate with project managers, and maintain accurate field notes.

Responsibilities include planning data acquisition, documenting surveys, preparing reports, complying with safety rules, and traveling as needed to support projects across multiple sites.